Wednesday, April 2, 2008
My hope and salvation
I have a strong testimony of this Church.  As a convert, I look back at my life and I felt that I never knew the answer to anything.  I always wanted to do what was right, but I couldn't even define what right was.  Brought up without a strong religious background even basic moral issues seemed foggy.  After I was baptized into the Church it's like a weight was lifted from my shoulders.  Answers that I'd felt I'd never had were suddenly at my finger tips if I would attend Church meetings and ponder the scriptures.  I am so grateful to know the love of Christ.  I know that he guides me in all I do and knows each one of us personally.  I feel that I am more of a complete person knowing what I need to do in this life to ensure I end up with my Heavenly Father.  As the scriptures mention, I also know the truth of the Church because of the goodness it creates.   The missionary work, building of temples, family prayer, all lead up to building a greater kingdom for God.  I love this Church and I'm proud to be a member.  I feel that being LDS is a lifestyle and not just a once a week thing.  I'm grateful for the impact this Church has had in my life.  I write these things humbly in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.